In this review, we will be comparing Motion F10 and Motion F20, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by MartinLogan Let's have a brief look at the main features
of MartinLogan Motion F10 and MartinLogan Motion F20 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Motion F10 and Motion F20 are members of MartinLogan's Motion(4th Gen) series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
MartinLogan Motion(4th Gen) Series History
What size room are the MartinLogan Motion F10 and MartinLogan Motion F20 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the MartinLogan Motion F10 and MartinLogan Motion F20 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Motion F10 and Motion F20 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
MartinLogan Motion F10 |
MartinLogan Motion F20 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.0 x 1.4-inch
|
1.0 x 1.4-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5.5-inch |
1 x 5.5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 5.5-inch
|
2 x 5.5-inch
|
Motion F10 features a 1.0 x 1.4" Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter , a 5.5" Midrange and 2 x 5.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 280Hz and 3000Hz. On the other hand, the Motion F20 features a 1.0 x 1.4" Folded Motion Ribbon Tweeter , a 5.5" Midrange and 2 x 5.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 230Hz and 2600Hz.
Frequency Response
Motion F10 has a frequency range of 38-25k Hz whereas Motion F20 has a frequency range of 35-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the Motion F20 can go slightly deeper then the Motion F10's min frequency of 38Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Motion F10 and Motion F20 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 92 dB.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Motion F10 and the Motion F10 can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Motion F10 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Motion F10 has a max power handling value of 250 watts RMS , 50 watts less than the Motion F20.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Motion F10 and Motion F20 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
MartinLogan Motion F10's Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
MartinLogan Motion F20's Custom 5-way bi-wire tool-less binding posts terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Motion F10 and Motion F20 have bottom firing ports.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare MartinLogan Motion F10's and MartinLogan Motion F20's external dimensions. MartinLogan Motion F10 has external dimensions of 971 x 286 x 336mm ( 38-1/4inch x 11-1/4inch x 13-1/4inch ) whereas MartinLogan Motion F20 has external dimensions of 1127 x 298 x 362mm ( 44-3/4inch x 11-3/4inch x 14-1/4inch ) .
MartinLogan Motion F20 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 12mm wider, 156mm taller and 26mm deeper than MartinLogan Motion F10.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the MartinLogan Motion F10 is approximately 961.0cm2 / 149.0inch2 and base area of the MartinLogan Motion F20 is approximately 1078.8cm2 / 167.2inch2. The Motion F10 requires 11% less surface area than the Motion F20 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The MartinLogan Motion F10 weighs 22.90kg / 50.4lbs and the MartinLogan Motion F20 weighs 27.20kg / 59.8lbs. This makes the Motion F20 19% heavier than the Motion F10.
Here is a comparison of how Motion F10 and Motion F20's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
 Height |
971mm
vs
1127mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
961cm2 (286x336mm)
vs
1078cm2 (298x362mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
2498USD
vs
3498USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Max Input Power |
300 watts
vs
250 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Low Frequency Response |
35 Hz
vs
38 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
| General |
MartinLogan Motion® F10 |
MartinLogan Motion F20 |
| Brand |
MartinLogan |
MartinLogan |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
20-250 watts |
20-300 watts |
| Sensitivity |
92 dB |
92 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
38-25k Hz |
35-25k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
5.5" |
5.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1.0 x 1.4" |
1.0 x 1.4" |
| Tweeter Type |
Folded Motion Ribbon |
Folded Motion Ribbon |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
5.5" |
5.5" |
| Crossover Frequency |
280Hz and 3000Hz |
230Hz and 2600Hz |
| Firing Direction |
bottom |
bottom |
| Suggested Break-in Period |
Allow 72 hours of break-in |
Allow 72 hours of break-in |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
971.0mm (38.2") |
1127.0mm (44.4") |
| Width |
286.0mm (11.3") |
298.0mm (11.7") |
| Depth |
336.0mm (13.2") |
362.0mm (14.3") |
| Weight |
22.90kg (50.4lbs) |
27.20kg (59.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Available Colors |
Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White |
Gloss Black, Walnut, and Satin White |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
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| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |